Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Above Median

What is Kpj Healthcare Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio?

Kpj Healthcare Bhd XKLS:5878 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5878 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks worse than 63.31% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5878' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kpj Healthcare Bhd was 0.68. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.51.

XKLS:5878's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
63.31% of 248 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs XKLS:5878: 0.52

As of today (2026-07-04), the Dividend Yield % of Kpj Healthcare Bhd is 1.48%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kpj Healthcare Bhd was 2.67%. The lowest was 0.52%. And the median was 1.73%.

Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM0.01.

During the past 12 months, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kpj Healthcare Bhd was 91.30% per year. The lowest was -33.10% per year. And the median was 2.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Kpj Healthcare Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Kpj Healthcare Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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XKLS:5878 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Kpj Healthcare Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Kpj Healthcare Bhd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.041	/	0.084
	=	0.49

Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.014	/	0.016
	=	0.88

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 mean?

Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #157 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.

Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.68. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 0.88 is 114.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #157 out of 248 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCA and THC?

According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #157 out of 248 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kpj Healthcare Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 0.88 is 114.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 0.41, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.88 is 114.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.49, compared to a current price of RM3.12 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 114.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 0.41. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM3.12 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.49. GuruFocus considers Kpj Healthcare Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5878:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.88 (73% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: RM2.49 vs. price of RM3.12 (25.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 114.6% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#157 of 248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Kpj Healthcare Bhd Business Description

Industry Healthcare Healthcare Providers & Services

Comparable Companies XKLS:5555 XKLS:0303 XKLS:0101 XKLS:0222 XKLS:0363 XKLS:0329 XKLS:0243 XKLS:0283 XKLS:0332 XKLS:03023 HCA XTER:FRE SAU:4013 XKLS:5225 THC BSP:RDOR3 DVA NSE:APOLLOHOSP XTER:FME BOM:543220

Address 238, Jalan Tun Razak, Level 12, Menara KPJ, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, MYS, 50400

Website https://www.kpjhealth.com.my

KPJ Healthcare Bhd operates as an investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are mainly the operation of specialist hospitals. The reportable segments of the company are: (i) Malaysia - All healthcare activities including the private hospitals, pathology and laboratory services and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical and consumer healthcare products. (ii) Others - Operating segments involved in provision of hospital and retirement village services in Thailand and Australia, a private university and colleges of nursing and allied health and other similar activities in Malaysia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Malaysia segment.

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